Fire Emblem Warriors review – A great spin-off to a beloved Nintendo series

Fire Emblem Warriors is, in many ways, the complete opposite of what the Intelligent Systems series is known for. The spin-off takes the measured, turned-based tactical gameplay of the 3DS games and turns it on its head to create a fast-paced, action-orientated hack and slash. And despite being the polar opposite to what the series […]

Nintendo launches special ‘Pokémon’ and ‘Fire Emblem’ bundles

You may want to check if you can cancel your Fire Emblem Warriors or Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon pre-orders. Nintendo has just announced a special FE Warriors edition for the Switch and a Veteran Trainer’s dual pack that includes both new Pokémon games. The special edition FE Warriors comes with a copy of […]

Tips For Playing Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia is the newest installment in the popular tactics game series. Whether you’re a fresh faced rookie or a war weary strategist, there’s a few things you should know if you want to conquer the battlefield. Choose Your Difficulty Level Wisely You can pick one of two difficulty levels as […]

Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows Of Valentia: The Kotaku Review

There’s a special kind of beauty in tactics games. Navigating the intricacies of battle and bringing your soldiers home alive is a unique thrill; half puzzle, half bloodbath. Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia excels in providing such thrills. Rich combat and a well-presented narrative drive a satisfying experience, even if it might be a […]

Nintendo Direct trailer roundup: Arms, Splatoon 2, Fire Emblem, and more

Nintendo held one of its Direct video events today, and it showed off a ton of new games. The publisher hit fans with a rapid-fire succession of announcements and tidbits, but it also spent some extra time with Arms and Splatoon 2. But we’ve gone ahead and gathered together all of the trailers and videos […]

Today’s selection of articles from Kotaku’s reader run community: Hot Take: Fire Emblem Heroes (Mobi

Today’s selection of articles from Kotaku’s reader run community: Hot Take: Fire Emblem Heroes (Mobile) • Nyren’s Mass Effect: Andromeda Trial Impressions • Where Does Nintendo Go With Zelda After Breath of the Wild? You’re reading TAY, Kotaku’s community-run blog. TAY is written by and for Kotaku readers like you. We write about games, art, culture and everything […]

Fire Emblem Heroes review

Fire Emblem Heroes, as an idea, doesn’t seem to match Nintendo’s efforts in the mobile space so far. Pokémon Go removed much of the base series’ depth for location-based social activity. Super Mario Run relegated the sophistication of Mario platforming to button taps. Fire Emblem as a series is resistant to that kind of reduction. […]

Fire Emblem Heroes Glitch Gives Everyone Demon Voices

For many, Fire Emblem Heroes is little more than a fun strategy game filled with fab fashion and horny heroes. For an unlucky few, a terrible glitch has transformed the game into a terrifying nightmare. An audio glitch in Fire Emblem Heroes is warping the experience into something devilish. Chipper music turns to hellish droning […]